‘We’re increasingly seeing incidents where alert fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor. It’s not that there wasn’t an alert in place, but that it was lost among the other alerts the clinician saw,’ Prof Baysari says.Aspiration precautions for diabetes and weight-management therapies
Following several incident reports, the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued new precautions linked to these popular therapies.
A new way to discuss inhaler technique
By distinguishing between the two different types of inspiratory flow rates, this new label could help to improve inhaler technique.
New PBS listing could change psoriasis treatment
Two additional targeted biologicals for severe chronic plaque psoriasis are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), offering relief for adults with the...
Queen’s Birthday Honours for pharmacists
Three pharmacists were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, highlighting the varied and important roles pharmacists play in their communities.
Pharmacy Future: Vision 2023
PSA has called for transformational change in the pharmacy profession within five years. So what could that future state look like?
‘By 2023, pharmacists within...
Dealing with aggressive customers? You’re not alone
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia tick over 4,700, many pharmacists face long working hours and the rising challenge of unacceptable customer behaviour.
